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Moist Almond Flour Banana Bread

This easy almond flour banana bread is moist, tender, and loaded with banana flavor. A naturally gluten-free breakfast or snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

For the Almond Flour Banana Bread
  • 2 medium-large ripe bananas about 1 cup (240 g) mashed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100 g; use your favorite dry sweetener if desired
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups superfine blanched almond flour 280 g; avoid coarse almond meal

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with gluten-free nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until fairly smooth. Stir in the baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
  3. Add the eggs, pure vanilla extract, and granulated sugar, then mix until the batter is smooth and evenly blended.
  4. Add the superfine blanched almond flour to the banana mixture and stir until just combined, with no dry streaks remaining.
  5. Scoop the thick batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
  6. Bake on the center rack for 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Check the loaf periodically because all ovens differ.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
  8. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  9. Once the loaf is completely cool, wrap it tightly with foil or plastic wrap, place it in a freezer bag, and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 221mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15g

Notes

Use very ripe, spotty bananas for the sweetest flavor.
Superfine blanched almond flour is key; coarse almond meal will make the loaf gritty.
For a vegan loaf, use flax eggs or your favorite gluten-free egg replacer in place of the eggs.
For a sugar-free loaf, swap the granulated sugar for monk fruit or erythritol.
For a paleo friendly loaf, use coconut sugar or maple syrup instead of granulated sugar.
If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover the pan with foil during the last 15 minutes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and freeze the wrapped loaf for up to 3 months.

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